Sermons on Battle Against Evil:

Sermon 4: From Pleasant To Bitter Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 7, 2019

Upon her return to Behtlehem, Naomi told people to stop calling her Naomi, Hebrew for “Pleasant, and to call her “Mara,” (“bitter”). Naomi was bitter against God. This sermon explains why Naomi was wrong and how her sorrow was the prelude for the biggest blessing of her life.

Sermon 4: From Pleasant to Bitter Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 7, 2019 [PROP: Find a pebble for object lesson in point III. Make sure it’s big enough for all to see.] NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Snout Beetle

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2013

Treating a weevil infestation means throwing out all contaminated food and grains. It may seem drastic, but this will prevent the possibility of an egg or weevil going undetected and starting the cycle again.

Snout Beetle! 1 Thessalonians 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.” Weevil also called snout beetle has a downward-curving snout! They are destructive to nuts, fruits, stems, and roots; they are pests, feeding on plants and gnawing away at the roots. Another word for them is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Needs Deliverance? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on deliverance and identify those who need it.

Deliverance is a fundamental concept in the Bible, and it is essential for every believer to understand who needs deliverance and why. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on deliverance and identify those who need it. What is Deliverance? Deliverance is the act of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21, John 8:34, Galatians 3:13

Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2019

This is as severe a condemnation as you can find of those who confess to be Christians. They claim to be Christians, yet they contradict their profession by their lives.

Date: 3/17/19 Lesson #26 Title: A Warning Against Those Who Serve Their Own Desires • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture (Philippians 3:18-19, NIV) 18For, as I have often told you before and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Satan’s Warfare Against God’s Plan” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2022

Acts 12 has 4 major themes: All of human life in one chapter. Sovereignty of God, Spiritual warfare, Power of Prayer, & The Judgement of God. Opening quote from James Dobsen's book "When God Doesn't Make Sense"

In Jesus Holy Name September 11, 2022 Text: Acts 12:1,2,5 Redeemer Lutheran “Satan’s Warfare Against God’s Plan” Acts chapter 12 is all of life's experiences in one chapter. There are 4 possible sermons: The Sovereignty of God; Spiritual Warfare; Power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11, Acts 12:13-17, Revelation 12:17

Denomination: Lutheran

Absalom's Rebellion Against King David Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

David's own beloved son Absalom, begins to plot a nefarious conspiracy against his own dad.

Right now in this season of growing politics, we see various candidates political office beginning again to vie for the affections of the people. They make promises, they give their policies, and they fight for the support of the people of the United States. Similarly, in the time of David and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Time For Everything PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

In every season of life, God has a purpose for us, and we must embrace change, live according to His commandments, and let love guide us to overcome evil.

Good evening, brothers and sisters. I'm so glad to be here with you today as we dive into a profound message that's as relevant today as it was millennia ago. Our focus will be from Ecclesiastes, a book written by Solomon, and we're looking at some select verses from chapters 3 and 12. The message ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

Topics: Love, Overcome, Evil

If God Is For Us, It Does Not Matter Who Is Against Us Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 7th sermon in the series.

IF GOD IS FOR US, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHO IS AGAINST US PSALM 119:49-56 INTRODUCTION A. Was David afraid that God had forgotten his word, destroying any hope that David had? In one sense, God does forget some things in that he does not hold them against us. However, that does not make him a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Weeds And Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 27, 2023

Sanctity is less about the evil we resist than the good we embrace.

There was an interesting report in the news a while back. It was about an event designed for college kids. The purpose was to get them to take weeds seriously. One pundit called it “the World Series of weeds.” Agriculture students from universities in the U.S. and Canada competed in being able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Catholic

Have We Had The Sin Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Scripture firmly censures sin and leaves no justifiable reason for it. Sin generally upsets our walk with God.

This passage of Scripture firmly censures sin and leaves no justifiable reason for it. While this warning notice is frequently deciphered as a litmus test for salvation, John's particular crowd is really Christian believers. Salvation is not a good reason for someone to commit a transgression, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

She Is Cut To Pieces!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 9, 2021

Often we hear disturbing things as we listen to the evening news. Sometimes the news we hear is so shocking that we are temporarily mesmerized by what we hear.

Such is the case in our text. I doubt that anywhere in the scriptures we could read a more disturbing passage than we have in this text. Let me show you what I mean. First, we read about... I. THE CONCUBINE WHAT IS A CONCUBINE? She was a secondary wife. In the Bible, most tribal chiefs, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Testimony Against Motivational Speakers & Personal Development Gurus

Contributed by Chris Kanyane on Jul 25, 2011

The sermon is based on real personal testimony against motivational speakers, personal development gurus and life coaches. All motivational speakers, personal development gurus and life coaches believe in God. But what kind of God? Learn more.....

The 1990s period was an epoch period for me: I went to university, after four years of successful university studies began working. It was when I was working that I got exposed to a plethora of many ideas, or put it simply I came across self anointing ideas. To use the modern popular language I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025

From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Rotten Apple Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2023

A Rotten Apple

A Rotten Apple Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “A rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel” is a proverb, we have all heard one time or the other. The dictionary defines it as follows: It only takes one bad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10

Denomination: Other